2020-08-06 16:31
Though we put it off as long as we felt we could, this summer, we decided to get our child a cell phone for his birthday. We had specific requirements for a cell phone. Namely, w… Read More
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2020-07-30 16:36
When you get divorced, there are many firsts. Of course, there are the emotional firsts—the first Christmas not spent as a couple, the first wedding anniversary not celebrated, t… Read More
2020-07-23 16:14
One of my favorite ways to sneak in extra education with my kids is to play games with them. Kids seems to just absorb knowledge this way because they’re having fun. I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-07-16 20:57
One of the more controversial topics in parenting circles, right behind should children be paid an allowance tied to chores, is, should you reward kids for good grades? As a student, I… Read More
2020-07-09 13:24
When the pandemic struck, my oldest child was in a public high school. His school shut down after spring break and offered all online classes. Quite frankly, the whole experience… Read More
2020-07-01 13:50
As you get ready to prepare a will and perhaps a trust, it’s important to know what type of assets can children inherit? The simple answer is that if the children or grandchildre… Read More
2020-06-25 16:29
You might have seen those scary numbers that tell you the cost to raise a child is over $200,000 from the time of birth until the age of 18. While there are plenty of ways to cut costs… Read More
2020-06-18 13:11
For many of us, we learned geography in school through memorization. We memorized capitals, populations, physical geography. Oh, the tedium. While I liked geography, learni… Read More
2020-06-11 12:52
Let’s be honest. Hoping children learn via parent lecture is unlikely and boring. Kids don’t listen, and parents get frustrated. But there is a fun way to teach… Read More
2020-06-04 21:30
As the pandemic continues to rage and school guidelines for the fall emerge, many parents are looking at alternatives. While some parents are considering homeschooling, others are look… Read More
2020-05-28 12:50
Since the CDC recently released their guidelines for schools to reopen in the fall, many parents are considering homeschooling their children. This may be because they fear their child… Read More
2020-05-21 16:47
The toddler years from one to three are a time of tremendous growth. Kids learn to walk, run, and explore their worlds. They are curious, and both their minds and bodies are deve… Read More
2020-05-14 12:26
If you’re a mom of kids under 12, you know that one of the best ways to teach kids so that they actually remember information is to play games. Games are fun, so kids are eager t… Read More
2020-05-07 12:57
A year ago, most college seniors first decided if they wanted to go to college or not. If they did, they applied, and sometime in the spring received their acceptance letters and then… Read More
2020-04-30 15:21
Working from home can be difficult for some people. It’s easy to get distracted and make a phone call or do the laundry instead of working. However, if you have a situation… Read More
2020-04-23 12:05
When we give our kids an allowance, we are giving them their first experience with money. An allowance allows them to make money mistakes (and hopefully learn from them). But it… Read More
2020-04-16 15:46
Most American children are currently home from school and sheltering in place as ordered by their governors. I’ve seen different advice flying across the Internet about how to ha… Read More
2020-04-12 18:05
Is the family home getting a little cramped? You might have considered moving to a bigger home, however, that can be pricey especially when you have a family. You want to save money for a do… Read More
2020-04-09 12:43
Becoming a parent or adding a baby, while an exciting time, can also be stressful. Of course, there are the sleepless nights and the round the clock baby care, but there are also finan… Read More
2020-04-02 15:34
If you’re like me, one day you knew that there was a virus circulating the globe. You knew that there were cases in America, and you were cautious, but not too concerned. A… Read More
2020-03-26 16:06
More and more, parents are not content to let their kids stay home after school watching TV and playing video games. Instead, they want their kids to be involved in activities that wil… Read More
2020-02-07 21:34
Creating a budget may seem daunting and sticking to it can seem rather limiting. While budgeting may have a bad connotation, a budget is really just a plan for your money. Budgeting can tea… Read More
2020-01-08 13:10
Kids grow fast. The speed at which they grow often means they only get a handful of wear out of brand-new jeans before their ankles start making an appearance. Buying new clothes at a rapid… Read More
2019-12-23 19:06
As my children grow older, I’m beginning to explore the need to keep them busy while 1) allowing unstructured time for them to play and 2) providing them with moderate access to techn… Read More
2019-12-14 15:07
Every parent dreams of a full-ride scholarship for their child. I, personally, have high hopes on an Ivy League education. But full-ride scholarships aren’t always realistic. And what… Read More
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